Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Job Title:

Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Chemistry and Biochemistry Administration

Position Overview

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in any area of Inorganic chemistry. The new faculty member will join a highly innovative, interdisciplinary community on the main campus in Columbus, Ohio. Our outstanding facilities, including state-of-the-art NMR spectroscopy (up to 1.2 GHz), mass spectrometry, X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, and a supercomputing center, as well as top materials science, engineering, biology, and medicinal colleagues, offer numerous opportunities for collaboration and advancement of research programs.

Performance Objectives

• Commit to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education 
• Develop impactful, productive, and novel research programs including extramural funding
• Contribute to service within the department and the university 

Education and Experience Requirements

Required qualifications: A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field is required at the time of appointment. The position will begin in Autumn 2026. Demonstrated potential excellence in highly innovative research and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring are essential. Outstanding applicants in all areas of inorganic chemistry will be considered.

Desired qualifications: Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

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How to Apply

Apply to the Careers at Ohio State website at [Workday Link]. A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and separate research and teaching statements.  Three letters of reference may be requested at a later time. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025 and will close on October 21, 2025. Inquiries may be directed to Stephanie Schumaker at schumaker.22@osu.edu.

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